Maiana
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Main articles: Kiribati and Gilbert Islands
Maiana is a district of Kiribati and an atoll in the North Gilbert Islands. The north and eastern sides of the atoll are a single island whilst the western edge consists of submerged reefs, all surrounding a lagoon. The atoll is 14 km long and 9.5 km wide.
In the late 19th century, Maiana was, for a while, compelled to pay tribute to the king of Abemama, Tembinok'.
[edit] Constituency
Main article: Maiana (constituency)
Maiana is also a parliamentary constituency for the national House of Assembly. It currently elects two representatives. At present, the MPs for Maiana are Dr Anote Tong and Teiwaki Areieta.[1] Tong is also the President of Kiribati.
[edit] References
- ^ "Members of the Parliament of Kiribati for the Ninth Parliament", House of Assembly of Kiribati
- Exhibit: The Alfred Agate Collection: The United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 from the Navy Art Gallery
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Coordinates: 0°56′N 173°00′E / 0.933°N 173°E
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